Which are the two social groups in India that are most vulnerable to poverty?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Scheduled tribes and Scheduled castes
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households are the social categories most at risk from poverty.
- Indicators of poverty for each of these categories are higher than average in both rural and urban populations.
- In India, the most vulnerable economic categories include households reliant on agricultural labour in rural areas and households in urban areas with casual labour.
- The Scheduled Tribes have an average of 48 out of 100 members in rural regions who are unable to meet their basic needs; nationwide, the average for all groups is 30 out of 100 members who live below the poverty line.